06-5251 OFFICE(06)/119 
1 November 2006 
 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 591  
 
 
 The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to f ill the position of Director of the Development 
Division. Serving staff members interested in this po sition are also invited to apply.  The WTO is an 
Equal Opportunities Employer.  TITLE AND GRADE: Director – Grade 11  
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 187,800 net p.a. 
 OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO 
Pension Plan Regulations.  
  A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited 
internationally. 
 
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for two years, with possibility of extension.  GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent will lead the Development Division which is 
responsible for all matters relating to development. Specific 
responsibilities will include: 
 
    (a) leading and supervising the work of the Development Division 
team of the Secretariat, establ ishing and ensuring the effective 
implementation of the work progr amme of the Division, setting 
priorities and quality control;  
 
    (b) overseeing the work of the Division in all areas of its 
responsibility, including Secretar iat papers, notes and other 
documents, as well as the ongoi ng negotiations on special and 
differential treatment;  
    
(c) technical and policy advice  as well as other support to 
Chairpersons of the Committee( s) on Trade and Development, 
in regular, special and dedicated sessions;  Sub-Committee on LDCs;  Working Group on Trade and Transfer of Technology; Integrated Framework Working Group and Steering 
Committee;  as well as to delegations and to WTO Secretariat 
senior management;  
 (d) assisting and providing expertis e to dispute settlement panels 
and overseeing the work of sta ff of the Division involved in 
dispute settlement; 
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(e) overseeing and c ontributing to the Division's technical 
assistance and cooperati on activities with re gard to all matters 
under the Division's purview; 
 (f) coordinating the Division's work  with that of other Divisions, 
including substantive contributions to the work of other 
Divisions; 
 (g) liaison with relevant international organisations, NGOs, private 
sector entities, including speaking engagements. 
 
REQUIRED  An advanced uni versity degree, or proven  professional expertise 
QUALIFICATIONS  equivalent to an advanced academic degree, in Economics, 
International Trade Law or related fields with a development component.  Fifteen years of relevant experience, including 
substantial work experience in an international environment.  
Excellent knowledge of the WTO system as it relates to development.  Excellent understandi ng of trade policy issues in the 
area of trade and development.   Intellectual flexibility, good 
technical and political judgement and strong communication skills.  
Proven ability to manage effectively the work of a multicultural 
team of professional and support staff.   
 LANGUAGES:  Excellent know ledge of English, including an ability to write 
accurately, precisely and quickly.  Good working knowledge of French and Spanish would be  a distinct advantage.  
 
APPLICATIONS:
1 Please use the online application form which may be downloaded 
from the WTO website – www.wto.org  - under "vacancies".  If 
you are unable to download the application form, please send an e-mail or fax to the Human Resources Division requesting the form.  A completed form may also be submitted to the following address: 
 Director 
Human Resources Division WTO Centre William Rappard 154, rue de Lausanne 
1211 Geneva 21 
Switzerland 
 E-mail:  humanresources@wto.org
           Fax::  +41-22-739 5772 
 Please do not send your application via multiple routes.  It is not 
necessary to follow your app lication up with copies of 
qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications, 
etc. 
 Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application 
form the Vacancy Notice No. 591. 
                                                           
1 Only applications from nationals  of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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 Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants 
possessing the required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only the successfu l candidate will be notified of 
the outcome of the competition. 
 Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about 
progress of their application. 
CLOSING DATE OF THIS 
VACANCY NOTICE: 10 December 2006 
No applications will be considered after this date.